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AR04 BYV

2004 Renault Kangoo

White Diesel 1461cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 May 2016
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

64,738 mi
Last recorded64,738 miles
Recorded on28 May 2015
Typical for 2004 Renault Kangoo78,169 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAR04 BYV
MakeRenault
ModelKangoo
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,461cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 May 2015 64,738 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside rear tyre slightly unevenly worn

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 May 2015 64,724 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

nearside rear tyre partly devoild of tread on inner edge and has uneven wear

rear exhaust box rubber mounting broken but exhaust not insecure

Pass 25 Apr 2014 61,600 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2014 61,600 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 14 Feb 2013 57,183 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 9 Feb 2013 57,154 miles

Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2012 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 8 Feb 2012 53,346 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Jan 2011 47,700 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2011 47,700 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Jan 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 37,717 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2009 37,717 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 34,095 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 34,095 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

How Reliable is the Renault Kangoo?

Based on 2,024,699 MOT tests across 145,796 vehicles.

66.8%
Pass Rate
6,191
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
145,796
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 86,705
Registration plate lamp not working 72,623
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 70,931
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 58,600
position lamp(s) not working 40,091
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AR04 BYV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo in White with a 1,461cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

Across all 2004 Renault Kangoo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 78,169 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Renault Kangoo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 86,705 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AR04 BYV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Renault Kangoo typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 22 years old, this Renault Kangoo is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AR04 BYV registered?

AR04 BYV is a 2004 Renault Kangoo, first registered on 6 August 2004.

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